I’ve only explored Kanchanaburi once, but it was an amazing trip. I took my bicycle on a train then bus to the province’s far western border with Myanmar. At the border there’s an unusual lake, temple ruins and a large Burmese village. I explored that intriguing area then slowly cycled back to Bangkok.
Kanchanaburi is full of National Parks with lush forests, mountains, rivers and hot springs. I spent two weeks cycling, hiking and camping.
The Province is also famous for it’s notorious WW II Bridge over the River Kwai. Thousands of tourists visit the spot, riding the train built by prisoners of war during horrendous conditions. The train passes along the very edge of the river and through dense jungle with spectacular scenery. I joined the tourist throngs for that exciting historic rail ride.
My two-week trip through Kanchanaburi still remains as one of my most memorable explorations of Thailand.